Suzuki Grand Vitara 2008 vs Subaru Forester 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 129 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Forester is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Grand Vitara engine produces 18 HP less power than Subaru Forester, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Subaru Forester. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Subaru Forester is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Grand Vitara could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Grand Vitara consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru Forester gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Renault Grand Scenic | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Outback, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Suzuki Grand Vitara is 50 cm shorter than the Subaru Forester, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 184 litres | 450 litres | |
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Subaru Forester has more luggage space. Suzuki Grand Vitara has 266 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Forester. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Grand Vitara is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru Forester, which means Suzuki Grand Vitara can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 4600 | |
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